Summary

Some 303 million cellphones were shipped worldwide in Q3 2008, up a disappointing 5% year-over-year. A marked slowdown in shipments to emerging markets caused the industry’s weakest growth rate since 2002. Four of the top 7 vendors grew at single-digit rates or less. Apple was the star performer, grabbing a 2% global share. Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and LG were below par, while Apple, RIM and Samsung outperformed.